My New Home in Florida

[Clarimonde]

As much as I'm totally hating the idea of moving back to the US and leaving this beloved country that Ive called home for so many years and all the wonderful friends I have here, I'm trying my best to get excited about the new life which lies ahead of me.

My mother has placed a deposit on a rental townhome for me which is only 6 doors down from my brother and is going to be like a mansion compared to the cramped quarters which Ive become accustomed to here in the UK.

I found the house online today and it even has a slide show of all the rooms. Im getting a bit more excited now but it will be strange being on my own again.

If anyone is interested here is is: http://www.homepix.tv/D15/8051bigpinerental/


Now to find a private school for the little one because the schools in Florida are so dire!

[Lotus Freak]

awww, Meta, I still don't want you to go but I am excited for you. It's another adventure for you. I will hopefully go down to FL to see you when I'm home for a visit...hmmm, maybe I'll plan a get together since Soph and Tomato are also on the east coast

'll have a looksee at your new place when I get home tonight, I'm at work at the mo and don't want to open up any more screens than I have to.

[steveg]

Flippin’ ‘eck Meta, that place looks lovely!   

Loads of room for the 2 of you to spread out in – huge fridge and plenty of bathrooms -  (necessity with 2 females in the place!)

Even a clubhouse with gym facilities if you want/need it

Does the lake also come with assorted alligators?  Hehehe   

I’m sure you will settle in there in no time – much as we shall all miss you here – I reckon we shall have to supply you some British stuff from time to time (Gravy Granules etc – what WILL you miss food wise?)

Thanks for the link

Steve

[Clarimonde]

Dont laugh Steve, Im sure there prob is a gator or two in that lake. i dont trust water in Florida anymore man! Ive had a gator in my front yard!!!

My mother tells me there is even a British shop near buy so I can get a few essentials!

Oh you'll love this Steve, since my last visit home when I brought my mum some goodies she has become a die-hard fan of Yorkshire tea which she insists on pronouncing York-shIre as in tyre. AGH! Oh well!

[steveg]

Dont laugh Steve, Im sure there prob is a gator or two in that lake. i dont trust water in Florida anymore man! Ive had a gator in my front yard!!!

Yikes!!

Don't get a cat or a dog then.... 


Yorkshire (pronounced York-sher) tea is made by Taylors of Harrogate is great - we use it exclusively at home and at work (although we get the even better Yorkshire Gold) - take a look here for details of the products

http://www.yorkshiretea.co.uk/home.asp?storyid=%7B2203A402%2D91DD%2D4220%2DAC22%2DFEE3A2D8C768%7D

You mum has good taste obviously!   

Steve 

[weesoul]

That condo is really lovely, Meta!  Does Maddy like to swim?  The pools look quite inviting.  It will definitely take a while to adjust but I'm sure it will help having family nearby.  At Maddy's age her accent will change again. 

xx
annie

[Lotus Freak]

my mom's a die hard Yorkshire tea drinker as well. I think she took back 3 of the big boxes of tea bags when she visited me.

I love the new place Meta, I'm coming over and vacationing with you you'll hardly know I'm there as I don't make much of a mess and I'll be by the pool You and little un' won't have any problems adjusting. You know if you want anything from over here, all you have to do is ask and like Steve said, we'll be more than happy to supply you with essential goodies

Look Steve, I typed your name instead of Paula's

[cheryls]

Meta it is gorgeous! I would love to have a place like that once again and boy oh boy did I get a smile when I saw that fridge!! Looks exactly like the one I sold to my hubs cuz when we moved here. You need a big fridge cause it gets hot there and you need lots of Gatorade and Ice!

I will miss you terribly but I know you are doing what is right for you and Maddy. At least it will be a great place to get your feet wet again and after speaking with you last weekend I am a bit jealous because the job your mom wants you to do is right up my ally.

[saucywitch]

Meta,

It is absolutely stunning! I love it, and I am sure you will, too.

 

So, can we come down in a couple of weeks? 

[saucywitch]

which is only 6 doors down from my brother

Is this THE brother, who loved his Dog with dinner?

[Lotus Freak]

Is this THE brother, who loved his Dog with dinner?

do we want to know about this?

[weesoul]

Is this THE brother, who loved his Dog with dinner?

do we want to know about this?

Enquiring minds want to know   

[saucywitch]

Is this THE brother, who loved his Dog with dinner?

do we want to know about this?

You have to ask Meta... I am not saying ANYTHING! 

[Clarimonde]

which is only 6 doors down from my brother

Is this THE brother, who loved his Dog with dinner?

YES!!! Can u beleive he's not still in therapy? he he he

OK since Soph has kindly shared her frozen cat-sicle story I shall share mine. My broher was very gullible growing up and a bit prone to the amatuer dramatics when things went wrong so one day in my teenage boredom I decided to have a bit of fun at his expense. David knew that money was very tight at home and my mother was really scrimping to make ends meet and put food on the table. So one day I took his beloved dog spot and hid him in my closet where he settled down for a nap. Then I went into the kitchen and convinced my mother to go along with my plan.. At the time my mother was boiling a large ham leg in a pot which to be honest looks a bit weird and unidentifiable to a coking novice. David walks in and asks whats for dinner so we sit him down and explain to him that since money is so tight we have had to sacrifice a member of the family in order to feed the others. We had to butcher the dog. He gave his life willingly for us all and tonight we were to dine on one of his hind leg quarters. My very gullible brother then looks in the pot and only regonising that whatever is boiling in there looks a lot like a leg, bursts into tears. Did I stop there?  What do you think. I then proceeded to pull out several paper wrapped butchers parcels from the frezer (mom had just been to the butcher that day) and explain which parts of the dog where in which. (Im going straight to hell for this if there is one!) My brother spent the next hour or so howling about what a wonderful dog Spot was and that he felt so bad he had to eat him and he would try not to enjoy it!  I eventually did get bored and gave him his dog back but Im not sure he's ever really been the same since! Poor guy still wont eat ham!

Yes, I am evil but hey his own MOTHER was in on the whole joke and helped me with it! That's EVIL! And she's a church going woman! HE HE HE

[steveg]

Meta - you are evil and will roast in Hell for that one - see it's what I have always said... Girls, and women, are far more devious and evil than us wonderful, straitforward, uncomplicated and er.... modest  Chaps!

 

Steve

You should have posted this one ages ago in the confessions thread - it is spot on for there